ADHD seems to generate more opinions in the popular press than other disorders. People call it over diagnosed, made-up, underdiagnosed, a product of the pharmaceutical industry, etc. Why do you think ADHD receives more discussion than other disorders? What are effective and long-lasting treatments for ADHD excluding stimulants (like amphetamines, SNRIs, NRIs, or NDRIs)?

ADHD seems to generate more opinions in the popular press than other disorders. People call it over diagnosed, made-up, underdiagnosed, a product of the pharmaceutical industry, etc. Why do you think ADHD receives more discussion than other disorders? What are effective and long-lasting treatments for ADHD excluding stimulants (like amphetamines, SNRIs, NRIs, or NDRIs)?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter18: Genetics Of Behavior

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13QP

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